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ActiveRain Contest - Winning Over the Naysayers

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Real Estate Technology with 855-419-6019

I’m sure you’re familiar with the expression you can attract more flies with honey than vinegar? Well this week we’re putting it to the test. And the winner of this test receives an Apple Watch and 5000 ActiveRain points. Sounds like some pretty sweet honey.

We’re taking it to the streets, on social media that is, to put this saying into practice!

Recently, we published an article on ActiveRain all about turning negative reviews into positive results. Here at BoomTown we’ve ran the gamut with different ways to approach negative reviews and time after time the real estate agents who use honey succeed far more often than those who choose vinegar.

Today’s challenge harps on this exact point. How are you responding to negative reviews online (our most common instances happen on Facebook), and turning them into positive experiences?


Bounce back to this blog post to read our favorite examples. 


Why should I even use a real estate agent when I can FSBO? … This area is awful, don’t buy here! … Why do I have to register on your site? … I’m just going to use another agent if this asks for an email!

We’ve seen them all and want to hear how you are responding to the most common daily online issues and turning them into opportunities!


The Challenge:

Share with us your most common, or even the most annoying, objection or complaint you receive online, whether it be on your website, email, or social media, and how you have turned those naysayers around into future clients. The entry with the best response will win an Apple Watch.

● Write an ActiveRain blog post detailing your objection, how you responded, and what the long-term results were. How did they respond? Did they eventually become a client?

● Include a link to this post, announcing the challenge, somewhere in the body of your post. (In order for your fellow Rainers to participate!) Everyone who participates will receive 1000 ActiveRain points. The winner will get 5,000 points for their entry!

● Once you have completed your post, drop a link to your post in the comment section below.

● You will earn an extra 500 points for following BoomTown on Facebook and Twitter and sharing a link to your post. Be sure to use #ARcontest in order to receive your points!

● All posts must be submitted by Monday, Feb. 29th at 11:59PM EST.

● The winner will be chosen the following week!

For more information about social media best practices in real estate, check out the BoomTown Library. Filled with videos, assets, and real life examples, the BoomTown Library is a handy guide on how to thrive in today’s industry. Check out the full spectrum of BoomTown’s social media video lessons here.

Comments(112)

Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Just wondering Kelly at BoomTown - when is the post announcement for winners coming....

Mar 08, 2016 10:43 AM
Steven at BoomTown
855-419-6019 - Charleston, SC

We will have a winner tomorrow!

Mar 10, 2016 04:07 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Cant seem to find the results of the people you selected, are they posted somewhere?

Mar 11, 2016 04:28 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

No winners or points yet?

Mar 12, 2016 06:29 AM
Steven at BoomTown
855-419-6019 - Charleston, SC

Hi all! So sorry for the delay! I'll be sharing out the winner today and will keep you posted when everything has been updated!

Mar 14, 2016 01:54 AM
Steven at BoomTown
855-419-6019 - Charleston, SC

Thank you all for your wonderful entries to our contest! We loved reading your stories. Clearly you are all willing to go above and beyond to create an amazing experience for your clients and sphere. Amazing experiences is one of our core values here at BoomTown and is a huge part in all of our decision making. 

 

I want to congratulate Roger Mucci for our favorite entry in the contest and winning the Apple watch! This story is all about creating an amazing experience, going above and beyond to turn around a naysayer, being aware of your social footprint, and using your knowledge and experience to your advantage. This story is a great example of how good agents go above and beyond for their clients and truly care about making a lasting impression. I also love that you care enought about your FB comments to montior them and turn them around. Truly a Naysayer turned into a fan and definitely won over with honey, instead of vinegar. Congratulations!

 

We loved your entries and you all carry a lot of heart within your business and it truly shows. I look forward to staying in touch with you all!

Mar 14, 2016 06:19 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Wow, this is quite a surprise! There were so many wonderful entries for the contest.  I am humbled and honored to be the winner.....thank you Kelly and everyone else that was involved in the decision making.

Mar 14, 2016 09:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Congratulations Roger D. Mucci 

Your post was a wonderful lesson on how we can turn around those that start off with a Nay but can become a Yay. Great job! Have fun with the watch

Jeff

Mar 14, 2016 09:45 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Thanks so much Jeff Dowler CRS, greatly appreciated. 

Mar 14, 2016 10:01 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Well 007 how awesome Roger D. Mucci  now on a side note do you know what to do with the Apple Watch? I know you will not eat it, but maybe we will see it on E-bay?:)) just kidding CONGRATS!!!! Well deserved, Endre

Mar 14, 2016 10:12 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I guess we'll find out when I receive the Apple watc....thank you Endre Barath, Jr. 

Mar 14, 2016 10:14 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

I understand that you can cause the face of the Apple Watch to display whatever you want Roger D. Mucci !  Even Dewar's or Stoli!! 

Mar 14, 2016 01:13 PM
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Major "Congrats!" Roger D. Mucci on winning that Apple Watch . . .  great entry and well deserved.  Now just enjoy that 'Apple'!!

Mar 14, 2016 03:55 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Makes it even better Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers.....I like that idea very much.

Thanks so much Allie Angeloni, it was fun writing the post.  

Mar 14, 2016 09:16 PM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

Congratulations Roger D. Mucci  - You Rock!

Mar 15, 2016 10:20 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Thanks Christine Pappas.....as do you!  It was a great contest and fun post to write.

Mar 16, 2016 08:48 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Congratulations Roger D. Mucci 

And here's one for you on St Patrick's Day....

Mar 17, 2016 11:21 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Thank you Praful Thakkar 

Mar 17, 2016 11:38 AM
Diana L Faulkner
Romanoff Realty - Alamo Heights, TX
Alamo Heights Homes for Sale - Concierge Service

Great idea for a contest.

Mar 17, 2016 11:53 AM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Congratulations Roger D. Mucci !  Looking forward to your post about your prize.  

Mar 29, 2016 10:08 PM